US Reptiles, Amphibians Need Hobbyists' Help & Federal Protection

[flybyferns]

Hello Frank,
Thank You !
As always ---valuable information !
The information regarding the Western Pond Turtle is especially sad.
Lynn

[Mentat]

Thank you so much for links to article Frank; it was a surprise to me that so many species in the USA still need protection . Think amphibians need special help in the face of human encroachment and climate changes affecting the whole planet.

After reading your article, followed some of the available links and came to the NatureServe website. In there found a nice comprehensive article in PDF discussing the present status of new world amphibians: Disappearing Jewels by Young Et Al, 2004. It's a bit dated; but provides a complete background of frog conservation status. Also at NaturServe website, are links to other documents, including Global Amphibian Assessment Fact Sheets for USA and other locations. Thanks again and good luck !

[findiviglio]

Thank you so much for links to article Frank; it was a surprise to me that so many species in the USA still need protection . Think amphibians need special help in the face of human encroachment and climate changes affecting the whole planet.

After reading your article, followed some of the available links and came to the NatureServe website. In there found a nice comprehensive article in PDF discussing the present status of new world amphibians: Disappearing Jewels by Young Et Al, 2004. It's a bit dated; but provides a complete background of frog conservation status. Also at NaturServe website, are links to other documents, including Global Amphibian Assessment Fact Sheets for USA and other locations. Thanks again and good luck !

Hi Carlos,

Thanks for the kind words and useful links...all good resources. I too remain surprised at the situation...the delays and red tape seem excessive, even for the Feds! Below are some related articles I've posted; Amphibian Ark is also useful to check out; well-organized and devoted solely to amphib conservation. Best, frank

Amphibian Declines - Pollution Worsens Disease and Parasite Attacks
Frog Leg Trade Kills Billions of Frogs Annually and Threatens Species
Amphibian News - Bacteria Offers Immunity against Deadly Chytrid Fungus
Rare But Unprotected - Red Tape Pushes 12 US Amphibians Towards Extinction

[findiviglio]

Hello Frank,
Thank You !
As always ---valuable information !
The information regarding the Western Pond Turtle is especially sad.
Lynn

Thanks Lynn...yes on the turtle - from what I recall, they were as common as Eastern painteds were in much of the northeast. best, Frank